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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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