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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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