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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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