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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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