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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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