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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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