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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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