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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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