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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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