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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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