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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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