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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low 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 technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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