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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver 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 a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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