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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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