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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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