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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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