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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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