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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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