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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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