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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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