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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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