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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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