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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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