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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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