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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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