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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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