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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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