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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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