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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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