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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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