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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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