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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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