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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. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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