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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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