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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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