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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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