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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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