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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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