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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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