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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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