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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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