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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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