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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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