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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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