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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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