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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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