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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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