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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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