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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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