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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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