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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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