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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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