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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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