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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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