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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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