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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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