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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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