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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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