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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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