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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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