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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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