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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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