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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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