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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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