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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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