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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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