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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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