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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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