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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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