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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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