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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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