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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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