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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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