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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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