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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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