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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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