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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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