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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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