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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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