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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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