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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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