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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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