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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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