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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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