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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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