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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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