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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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