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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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