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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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