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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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