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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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