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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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