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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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