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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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