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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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