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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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