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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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