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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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