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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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