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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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