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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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