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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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