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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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