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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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