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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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