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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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