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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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