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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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