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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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