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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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