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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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