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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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