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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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