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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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