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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner 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 online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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