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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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