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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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