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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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