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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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