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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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