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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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