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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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