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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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