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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have empowered learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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