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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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