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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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