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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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