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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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