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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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