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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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