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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses 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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