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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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