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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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