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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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