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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines 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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