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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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