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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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