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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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