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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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