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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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