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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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