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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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