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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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