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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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