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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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