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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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