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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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