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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes 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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