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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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