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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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