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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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