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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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