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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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