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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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