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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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