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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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