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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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