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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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