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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the 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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