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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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