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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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