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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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