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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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