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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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