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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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