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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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