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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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