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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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