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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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