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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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