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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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