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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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