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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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