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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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