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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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