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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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