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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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