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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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