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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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