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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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