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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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