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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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