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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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