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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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