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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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