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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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