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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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