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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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