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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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