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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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