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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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