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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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