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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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