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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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