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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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