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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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