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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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