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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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