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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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