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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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