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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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