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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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