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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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