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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers 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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