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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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