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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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