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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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