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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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