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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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