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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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