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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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