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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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