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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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