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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes 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 free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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