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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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