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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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