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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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