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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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