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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily 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. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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