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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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