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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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