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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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