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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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