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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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