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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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