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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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