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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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