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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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