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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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