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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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