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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major 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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