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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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