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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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