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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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