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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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