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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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