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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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