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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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