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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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