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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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