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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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