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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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