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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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