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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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