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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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