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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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