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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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