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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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