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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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