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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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