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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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