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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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