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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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