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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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