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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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