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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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