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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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