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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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