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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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