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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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