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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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