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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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