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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have empowered humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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