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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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