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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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