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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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