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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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