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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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