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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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