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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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