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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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