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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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