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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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