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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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