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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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