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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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