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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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