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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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