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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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