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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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