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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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