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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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