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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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