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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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