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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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