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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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