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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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