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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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