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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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