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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning enable humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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