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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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