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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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