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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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