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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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