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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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