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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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