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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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