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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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