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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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