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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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