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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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