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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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