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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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