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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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