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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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