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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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