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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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