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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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