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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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