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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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