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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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