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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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