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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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