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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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