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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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