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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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