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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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