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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring 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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