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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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