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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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