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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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