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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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