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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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