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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines 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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