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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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