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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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