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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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