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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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