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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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