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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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