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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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