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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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