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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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