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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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