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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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