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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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