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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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