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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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