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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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