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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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