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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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