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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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