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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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