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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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