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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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