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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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