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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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