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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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