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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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