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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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