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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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