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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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