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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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