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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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