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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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