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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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