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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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