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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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