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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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