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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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