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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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