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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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