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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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