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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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