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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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