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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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