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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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