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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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