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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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