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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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