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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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