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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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