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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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