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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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