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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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