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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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