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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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