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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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