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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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