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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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