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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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