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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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