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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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