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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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