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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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