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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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