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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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