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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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