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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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