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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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