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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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