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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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