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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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