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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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