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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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