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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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