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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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