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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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