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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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