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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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