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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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