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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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