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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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