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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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