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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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