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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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