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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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