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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. New changes in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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