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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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