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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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