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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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