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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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