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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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