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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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