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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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