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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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