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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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