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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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