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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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