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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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