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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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