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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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