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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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