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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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