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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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