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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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