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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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