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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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