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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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