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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important 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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