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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the key 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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