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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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