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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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