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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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