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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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