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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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