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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student 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 online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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