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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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