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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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