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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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