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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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