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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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