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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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