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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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