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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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