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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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