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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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