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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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