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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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