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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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