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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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