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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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