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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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