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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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