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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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