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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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