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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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