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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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