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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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