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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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