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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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