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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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