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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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