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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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