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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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