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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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