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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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