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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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