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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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