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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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