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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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