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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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