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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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