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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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