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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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