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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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