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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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