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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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