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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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