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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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