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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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