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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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