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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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