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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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