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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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