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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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