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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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