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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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