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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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