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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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