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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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