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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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