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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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