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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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