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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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