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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. 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. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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