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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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