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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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