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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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