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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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