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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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