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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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