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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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