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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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