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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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