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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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