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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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