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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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