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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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