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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student 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 electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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