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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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