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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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